The Web provides a plethora of sites that answer career questions, from how to write a cover letter, to finding a job in a foreign market. But finding the sites to fit your needs can be overwhelming, exhausting and time consuming. Therefore, we've searched, browsed and downloaded a list of site addresses to assist you in career management.
LifeCenter http://library.iacnet.com/lifecenter
This Web-based information service is a guide to decision making for a range of career issues and financial and lifestyle concerns. The section on "Jobs and Careers" includes advice on maternity leave, salary negotiations and consultation with Joyce Lain Kennedy, Los Angeles Times columnist.
Association of Internet Professionals http://www.association.org
Access to this site of the Association of Internet Professionals (AIP) requires membership. AIP corporate membership is available for companies involved in the creation or maintenance of Internet-related content, skill PR professionals should consider vital. Membership fees range from $5,000 to $10,000 a year. The site offers an internal link to the press center, where you can view current and past press releases and send e-mail to the press office.
The Career Builder Network http://www.careerbuilder.com
This site offers tips to employers on hiring the most qualified candidates. It also offers links to other sites including Women's Connection Online, American Banker Online and Business Week Online.
Career Resource Center http://www.careerresource.com
It offers six internal links: executive coaching, training/development, career planning, corporate university and book store/reference
Comprehensive http://www.comprehensiveusa.com
This site offers advice on how to cut costs in your firm or business through monthly interactive consultation on tax preparation, operating statements and bank reconciliations. It provides links to resources like USA Today, and the National Federation of Independent Business.
Harvard Professional Group http://www.harvardpro.com/index-e.htm
This site helps senior-level managers and professionals advance their careers through consultation on career goals and objectives. Sections on the site provide programs to continue career advancement and give advice about mergers and acquisitions.
NiS International http://www.isdn.net/nis
This site is designed for the executive interested in the global business community, providing information on how to reach international career goals. Cross-cultural training and language training is available by calling 800/366-0945. Essays on both subjects also are available.
The Leadership Architect Suite http://www.lominger.com
This site, hosted by Lominger Limited, has a leadership development page. "The Leadership Architect Suite" helps executives communicate with human resources departments to become better managers. Handbooks and software also can be purchased.
Smart Business http://www.smartbiz.com
Users can browse over 60 categories such as computing in business, consulting and international business. It archives articles from various business publications, daily news briefs from writers and gives a "hot tip" of the day, like a computer Q & A from Kim Komando, a FamilyPC editor.